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Was the discovery of Tasmania different to the discovery of Australia?
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Yes, the discovery of Australia and Tasmania by the Europeans was quite different.
Cape York, in Australia's far north, was first discovered by Willem Jansz in 1606, although he believed it to be part of New Guinea at the time.
The west coast of Australia was next to be discovered, by Dirk Hartog, who made his discovery in 1616.
James Cook is wrongly credited with discovering Australia. Cook was the first European explorer to sail up the east coast of Australia, doing so in 1770.
Meanwhile, Abel Tasman discovered Van Diemen's Land, later renamed Tasmania, in 1642.
Cape York, in Australia's far north, was first discovered by Willem Jansz in 1606, although he believed it to be part of New Guinea at the time.
The west coast of Australia was next to be discovered, by Dirk Hartog, who made his discovery in 1616.
James Cook is wrongly credited with discovering Australia. Cook was the first European explorer to sail up the east coast of Australia, doing so in 1770.
Meanwhile, Abel Tasman discovered Van Diemen's Land, later renamed Tasmania, in 1642.
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